Advanced Spanish Conversations: Argentinian Cinema *In-Person* *NEW*

Argentinian films were once hailed as some of the best in the world. The industry, however, went through a tumultuous time during Argentina's dictatorship in the 70's but resurfaced with great films and actors. One of those films won an Oscar for Best Foreign Film in 2009. In this class we will show and discuss some of the best films in the last 20 years of Argentinian cinema. The class will be fully presented in Spanish; advanced Spanish level is recommended.

Instructor: Andrea Smith

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Andrea was born in Mendoza, Argentina, the land that gave us Malbec. At the age of 16, her family emigrated to Toronto, Canada, where she completed high school and attended the University of Toronto majoring in International Relations. She worked for financial institutions and nonprofit organizations until she became a mother. At which point, she decided to stay home and raise her children full time. Now, with her children all grown, she has decided to return to work but this time teaching her beloved native language. Andrea loves to read, both in her native language, as well as in English.